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IRAQ Suicide car bomb blast kills 68
The blast occurred outside the police station where people were seeking jobs. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP)
HELOISE Stop dishwasher smell from getting out of hand
Dear Heloise: This hint is for those who have cleaned their garbage disposal, but it still has a bad
Prime time for Edwards
Kerry said he would fight a more effective war on terror than President Bush. BOSTON (AP) -- John
Rosalie August, C.R. Cibella are engaged
XBOARDMAN -- Santi Anthony and Peggy August of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their
Campbell's fiscal crisis should be a warning to all
Opinion: As the seven-member state-mandated commission begins the arduous task of developing a fiscal
'SHOWGIRLS' DVD set with extras lets viewers mock the movie
The DVD release targets adults who like the campy side, an MGM exec said. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- It
Ron Reagan addresses Dems on stem cell work
The son of a GOP president hardly disguises his disdain for President Bush. DALLAS MORNING NEWS
"Their opponents will tell you we should be afraid of John Kerry and John Edwards, because they
Opinion: "Their opponents will tell you we should be afraid of John Kerry and John Edwards, because they
MISDEMEANORS Former Deters workers guilty
A former fund-raiser was fined $5,000, and ex-chief of staff, $1,000. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Two former
Fireworks by Pa. company
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Pyrotecnico of New Castle is the producer of tonight's fireworks display at the
Enthusiasts study way Faulkner regarded objects
Enthusiasts study way Faulkner regarded objects OXFORD, Miss. -- Hundreds of William Faulkner
POLICE CALLS
Summary of police activity for Canfield and Austintown Township: CANFIELD CITY July 24 Drug
Junior investment clubs offer children a financial advantage
Children learn about investing by joining stock clubs. CHICAGO (AP) -- Like many Americans, Damon
GAZA STRIP Israel offers cash for settlers' homes
Colin Powell and Palestinians question the reality of what Arafat says. JERUSALEM (AP) -- The
U.S. FOODSERVICE 4 former executives face fraud charges
They are accused of reporting supplier payments that didn't exist. NEW YORK (AP) -- In the latest
FEDERAL CASE Parents sue over son held by Saudis
The man is suspected of being part of a terrorism training ring in Virginia. WASHINGTON (AP) --
SCHOOLS On food offerings, board compromises
Salad also will be available daily in the sack lunch for high schoolers. By DENISE DICK
Veterans' headstones damaged in cemetery
Veterans' headstones damaged in cemetery HILLSVILLE, Pa. -- Headstones of Revolutionary War
Tana P. Emelo, Henry R. Fetty Jr. to wed Sept. 19
XLEETONIA -- Announcement is being made of the engagement of Tana Pauline Emelo and Henry Russell
TERRORISM U.S. indicts Muslim charity over Hamas donations
The indictment says the group had given $12.4 million to Hamas since 1995. KNIGHT RIDDER
Braves hand Bucs a victory
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates went weeks without winning earlier this season. Now,
I hope family values camper just like I did
"We're camping," I said with a firm nod of my head as all four boys stood in the kitchen. They
IRAN NUKE PROGRAM Discovery increases concerns
Iran insists its nuclear aims are for energy only. VIENNA, Austria (AP) -- Iran is trying to make
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DINNER TONIGHT Right peanut butter is crucial
By BILL DALEY CHICAGO TRIBUNE Sometimes the simplest dishes raise the most fuss. So it is with
New Castle man faces charges in robberies of 2 pharmacies
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Thanks to a quick-acting pharmacist and grocery store owner, a Franklin Avenue
Ministry repairs homes for free
A county grant is paying for some of the supplies. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
AL CENTRAL Santana is Twins' weapon
The White Sox have dropped three straight. CHICAGO (AP) -- Johan Santana kept the Chicago White
TRUDY RUBIN Can Kerry make voters feel safer?
Opinion: John Kerry is running neck and neck with President Bush. But there is a key issue on which voters
HOW HE SEES IT Vietnam can't escape China's shadow
Opinion: By DANIEL SNEIDER KNIGHT RIDDER LANG SON, Vietnam -- If you want to get the measure of how
NL CENTRAL Maddux gains 299th victory in Cubs' 7-1 win
He threw just 79 pitches in six innings, allowing the Brewers four hits. CHICAGO TRIBUNE
SOUTH ASIA Death toll from floods keeps rising
People are plagued with diarrhea and snakebites. DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) -- Deaths from monsoon
9 Navy reservists are deployed to Kuwait
VIENNA -- Nine activated Navy reservists assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 9 are going to
Today is Wednesday, July 28, the 210th day of 2004. There are 156 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, July 28, the 210th day of 2004. There are 156 days left in the year. On this
MAHONING COUNTY Deputy faces DUI charge
The deputy is due in Mahoning County Court on Thursday. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
AVALON SOUTH Manager: Why isn't golf outing fund-raiser here?
The golf outing is scheduled for Thursday. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN
YANKEES Posada, Sheffield go deep against Toronto
New York pitcher Orlando Hernandez left the game with hamstring tightness. TORONTO (AP) -- The New
All-Star tickets: not priceless
Major League Baseball's All-Star Game and Home Run Derby will be in Pittsburgh two years from now
Give cobbler a little kick by adding almond paste
ASSOCIATED PRESS This peach, blueberry and blackberry almond cobbler combines delectable summer
OLYMPICS Okafor sprains ankle in practice
The U.S. basketball team finds itself with a shortage of big men. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Emeka
FIRSTENERGY CORP. Utility pays for blackout
Settlements will reduce second-quarter earnings by 3 cents a share. AKRON (AP) -- FirstEnergy
SCHOOL DISTRICT Resolution lets board proceed with termination
How Greene will make restitution has not yet been determined. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR
MURDER TRIAL Jurors inspect Peterson's small fishing boat
No tests were done with 400 pounds concentrated in one area of the boat. REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP)
LIQUOR LICENSES
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications
FOOD TECHNIQUE
Summer sauce doesn't have to take forever. By CAROLE KOTKIN KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS You may
Trumbull Co. employees to take drug tests
WARREN -- Fifteen Trumbull County employees, including Commissioners Dan Polivka and James G.
MIKEEE'S Efforts aim at averting problems
The bar owners have agreed to hire security and enforce a dress code. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
WEST BRANCH
WEST BRANCH School board action West Branch Board of Education handled these matters at their
Illegal passports discovered
Crime syndicates within the issuing agency are thought to be the culprits. JOHANNESBURG, South
Water problems
Water problems NEWTON FALLS -- Residents may soon have an answer to the odd color of their water
SCHOOLS South Range plans breakfast program
The school board raised lunch prices for the coming school year. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
When kids can mix up their own snacks, it's double the fun. Let them try these easy ideas:
When kids can mix up their own snacks, it's double the fun. Let them try these easy ideas: UFreeze
ARAB WORLD Powell, Mubarak urge Palestinian teamwork
Egypt opposes U.N. action on what the U.S. calls a campaign of genocide in Sudan. CAIRO, Egypt
STOCK OPTIONS Google faces risks in workers' benefiting from IPO
The IPO is likely to generate fabulous wealth -- and management hassles. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) --
A variety of issues concerns delegates from the Valley
Mahoning Valley delegates say key issues are job growth and the economy. By BRAD PERRIELLO
The geography of fat
Opinion: Seattle Times: The current issue of National Geographic magazine wonders of today's society, "Why
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to
Michele Jordan, Andrew Getz will be married
XMUNROE FALLS -- Announcement is being made of the engagement of Michele Ann Jordan and Andrew
SPRINGFIELD School board committee works to pass levy renewal
The school district has all the information voters need on its Web site. By VIRGINIA ROSS
Miss McCullough, James Black set wedding date
XYOUNGSTOWN -- Carol D. McCullough and James B. Black, both of 224 E. Boston Ave., are engaged.
BILL TAMMEUS Crises reveal the mettle of America's would-be leaders
Opinion: In one way of looking at it, the 2004 presidential race is a landslide for the United Methodist
MERCER COUNTY Officials resume talks on unification
Subcommittees will be appointed to expedite the study process. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 2, Rangers 0 ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Bartolo Colon combined with two relievers
Francisco, Pinckney lead Aeros to 8-3 victory
ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) -- Ben Francisco hit a two-run homer and Brandon Pinckney drove in three runs to
U.S. warship docks in Danang harbor
The ship is the second U.S. vessel to arrive in Vietnam since the end of the war. DANANG, Vietnam
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers drop fifth straight to Batavia, 1-0
Mahoning Valley managed just four hits against the Muckdogs. BATAVIA, N.Y. -- A two-out solo home
TRIBE NOTES | From Jacobs Field
Demoted: Jeriome Robertson's stock has dropped like a wicked curveball. Robertson, who won 15 games
MAHONING COUNTY Learn to earn: High schoolers get paid to join summer classes
The cash is an incentive to coax kids to exchange some summer fun for education. By NORMAN LEIGH
RMI TITANIUM RTI reports $7 million loss at Weathersfield plant
A union leader wonders how RMI could lose money with 340 workers locked out. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
Mahon-Tondy wedding date is announced
XNEGLEY -- Announcing their engagement are Nancy Mahon and Gary Tondy, both of 49457 Quay Road.
2010 MEETING West Side voices issues
More recreation, speeding enforcement and property issues were topics. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
Kerry: Terror fight needs swift action
He wants the Sept. 11 commission to issue progress reports. VIRGINIAN-PILOT NORFOLK, Va. --
Beaver Twp. EMS to get equipment
NORTH LIMA -- The Beaver Township Emergency Management Services Department will soon have some new
HIP-HOP MUSIC Rap goes political in vote initiative
Celebrities are trying to make voting cool to a hip-hop generation. NEW YORK (AP) -- When Sean
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MAHONING COUNTY Panel OKs company's request to rezone farm in Boardman
The township zoning commission and trustees must still approve the request. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
Benson not sure where he's going
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Kris Benson is going about his normal off-day
DOWNTOWN CIC board OKs plans for theater
A New Jersey company offered to buy the Erie Terminal Building. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
TV LAND Alf returns with his own talk show
There are original specials set for summer and fall. ZAP2IT.COM Alf is returning to Earth for a
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Counties sue over inmate prosecutions
The state prison system will pay for expenses only when there is an escape. HARRISBURG (AP) --
Levy to be on ballot
Levy to be on ballot BOARDMAN -- Township trustees voted Tuesday to place a 2.5-mill tax levy
FOOD
FOOD Tasty apple snacks kTHE CALL goes out many times a day. Kids always seem to be hungry, and
TRUMBULL COUNTY Lifelines asks for levy to keep funds coming
The levy would raise an additional $1 million. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
WRIGLEY FIELD Cubs must install netting to hold falling concrete
Three chunks have fallen from the upper deck since June 9. CHICAGO (AP) -- City officials want
FRED LARUE, 75 Nixon administration official, Watergate figure dies in Mississippi
LaRue had served time in prison for conspiracy to obstruct justice. BILOXI, Miss. (AP) -- Fred
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KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox The pregnancy couldn't have lasted 11 months
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 15 years. We have a wonderful marriage, and
Miss Peachock to be bride of Mr. Bierdeman
XBOARDMAN -- Plans for the upcoming marriage of Angela Peachock and Matthew Bierdeman, both of 130
Fattening up
Opinion: Washington Post: Unfortunately for those who hoped to get the government to pay for their Weight
PENNSYLVANIA Butler keeps fingers crossed that it won't be designated as 'distressed'
The city is hoping to enliven its downtown with more specialty stores. BUTLER, Pa. (AP) -- This
LAWRENCE COUNTY Rising steel costs affect recycling program
The county had hoped to attract more bidders. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW
MTV Nominees for video awards are named
The awards will be given out Aug. 29. MIAMI (AP) -- The MTV Video Music Awards are all about
MAHONING COUNTY Prosecutors appeal release
The law is unclear and needs to be clarified, prosecutors said. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
WINSLOW JR. Browns, agent meeting today
No. 5 pick Sean Taylor's signing should help move along negotiations. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Kellen
BASEBALL Yankees should go all out to get Johnson for drive
By JON HEYMAN NEWSDAY Randy Johnson is no luxury now for the Yankees, he's a necessity. If
MILL CREEK WRECK Teen driver will face charges
Arraignment on the misdemeanor charges could come as early as Thursday. By PATRICIA MEADE
MICHAEL JACKSON TRIAL Prosecutors detail alleged seduction
The prosecution says Jackson seduced a 13-year-old after investigations began. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
JACOBS FIELD Crisp stars in 10-6 win
He hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high five runs against Detroit. CLEVELAND (AP) -- When
Rather than follow the pack, YSU could set the standard
Opinion: Rather than follow the pack, YSU could set the standard EDITOR: Some of the Youngstown State
NFL Raiders cut Woodson, 39; Broncos release LB Mobley
First-round picks Sean Taylor and Jonathan Vilma signed contracts. ASSOCIATED PRESS Rod Woodson
'MARIA FULL OF GRACE' Role based on real-life trouble-shooter
Orlando Tobon helps Colombians who are living in New York. By DESMOND BUTLER ASSOCIATED PRESS
ON TOUR | This week's pro golf events
LPGA TOUR/LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR Women's British Open Site: Sunningdale, England. Schedule:
SCHOOL DISTRICT Board plans to seek bond issue
Low interest rates helped the schools construction project. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR